
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Duke Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $950 (5 Rentals)


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Duke, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Duke?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Duke Studio Apartments | $1,416 | $950 | $1,915 |
Duke 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,626 | $885 | $4,147 |
Duke 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $999 | $5,772 |
Duke 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,101 | $1,600 | $4,524 |
Duke 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,633 | $2,633 | $2,633 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDuke, Durham, NC
Ranked #30
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Duke Neighborhood in Durham, NC
Walk Score®
72 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
72 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
51 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Duke Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Duke?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Duke is under $1,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duke?
The cheapest apartment in Duke is Icon Downtown Durham which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Duke costs $3,471.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Duke?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 104 regular apartments in Duke that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Duke?
Cheap apartments in Duke have an average cost of $515 which is $2,956 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duke.
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